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Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures

Unit Code: HES6181

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

48 hours

Hawthorn

PG: UG Civil Degree

PG: Nil
UG: HES4126  

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

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Aims & Objectives:

The aim of this unit of study is to introduce engineering students to the basic principles of structural strengthening and health monitoring. At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:
  • Understand the causes of structural deterioration
  • Identify strengthening techniques suitable to specific cases 
  • Design and analyse externally bonded composite strengthening schemes for structural elements.
  • Apply the skills learned to the strengthening of concrete and metallic structures. 
  • Assess durability of selected strengthening techniques in certain environments.
  • Understand the constructability limitations of strengthening techniques.
  • Design and implement structural health monitoring systems for concrete and steel structures.


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Teaching Methods:

On campus, 36 hours lectures,
12 hours tutorials, and
Group work

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Assessment:

Exam (60%)
2 x Assignments (40%)


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Generic Skills Outcomes:

  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals 
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution 
  • Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a team environment 
  • Ability to undertake life long learning


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Content:

The unit provides and overview of the strengthening and health monitoring of concrete and steel structures.
 
Strengthening and Health Monitoring of Concrete Structures:
   * Overview of the Infrastructure Crisis
   * Introduction to Structural Concrete
   * Damage and Deterioration Issues in Concrete and Steel Reinforcement 
   * Evaluation and Inspection
   * Concrete Surface Repair Materials and Techniques
   * Conventional Strengthening & Repair Techniques
   * Health monitoring techniques suitable for RC structures.
   * Strengthening & Repair using Advanced Composite Materials
   * Case Studies
 
Strengthening and Health Monitoring of Metallic Structures:
   * Damage and Deterioration Problems of Metallic Structures
   * Factors Affecting Fatigue Life of Metallic Structures 
   * Conventional Strengthening & Repair Techniques
   * Health Monitoring Techniques Suitable for Metallic Structures.
   * Strengthening & Repair using Advanced Composite Materials
   * Case Studies
 

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Reading Materials:

There is no prescribed text book but a range of references and reading material will be provided throughout the semester.
 
Basic computer skills required


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